Origins of the Powiss surname
About the Powisses
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Interesting facts about Powiss
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Powisses most likely to marry?
Griffittses
What are the most common Powiss first names?
William
John
Ann
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Powisses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Powisses in 1921
Home
2
Annuitant
1
Assistant (Green Grocer)
1
Cotton Weaver
1
Doffer School Part Time
1
Commmon male occupations for Powisses in 1921
Coal Miner
3
Factory Operative
2
Ball Furnace Man (Forge)
1
Bill Poster
1
Brickmaker's Labourer
1
